Attorney Advisor (Trademark Examining Attorney) for USPTO Forum

[Anonymous User]

For those who received formal offers, we're you given a deadline to respond? I assume the response deadline for the March class was short, but I'm curious.

[Anonymous User]

Any movement?

[Anonymous User]

Do they send an official rejection? It might just be an updated status on usajobs

I got my rejection letter (via email) on February 26 last year. I am expecting it this week.

[Anonymous User]

Has anyone in the May class not received a formal offer and/or not had their references called?

I have not received a formal offer, but my references have been called.

Did you end up hearing back?

I recently heard the process this year is delayed due to numerous snow days. But I doubt that means anything for those of us who never heard back.

I'm also wondering - for those who received offers, is this a second try for any of you? Wondering if there's a point for me to apply again next year.

[Anonymous User]

Any movement?

I received an official email two days ago saying that I have been selected for the May class, and I should be getting a call within 1-3 days to move forward with an official job offer and any other information needed to begin the hiring process. All the best everyone!

[Anonymous User]

Any movement?

I received an official email two days ago saying that I have been selected for the May class, and I should be getting a call within 1-3 days to move forward with an official job offer and any other information needed to begin the hiring process. All the best everyone!

Congrats! My goodness they're drawing this out, though. Eventually you hit a point where you'd kind of like it to be done and done.

[Anonymous User]

I received an official email two days ago saying that I have been selected for the May class, and I should be getting a call within 1-3 days to move forward with an official job offer and any other information needed to begin the hiring process. All the best everyone!

Congrats! My goodness they're drawing this out, though. Eventually you hit a point where you'd kind of like it to be done and done.

I received the same message. An official email informing me that a formal job offer will be extended haha, and weeks after receiving an informal job offer. Welcome to the government. Nonetheless, very excited that things are moving forward.

[Anonymous User]

Anyone see changes on USAjobs status?

[Anonymous User]

Has anyone in the May class not received a formal offer and/or not had their references called?

I have not received a formal offer, but my references have been called.

Did you end up hearing back?

I recently heard the process this year is delayed due to numerous snow days. But I doubt that means anything for those of us who never heard back.

I'm also wondering - for those who received offers, is this a second try for any of you? Wondering if there's a point for me to apply again next year.

I applied two years ago and didn't make it past the first round of interviews. I applied this time around and received an offer for the May class. I would definitely apply again.

[Anonymous User]

Has anyone in the May class not received a formal offer and/or not had their references called?

I have not received a formal offer, but my references have been called.

Did you end up hearing back?

I recently heard the process this year is delayed due to numerous snow days. But I doubt that means anything for those of us who never heard back.

I'm also wondering - for those who received offers, is this a second try for any of you? Wondering if there's a point for me to apply again next year.

I applied two years ago and didn't make it past the first round of interviews. I applied this time around and received an offer for the May class. I would definitely apply again.

Out of curiosity, what did you do in the meantime? Something IP-related, I assume?

[Anonymous User]

I have not received a formal offer, but my references have been called.[/quote]
Did you end up hearing back?

I recently heard the process this year is delayed due to numerous snow days. But I doubt that means anything for those of us who never heard back.

I'm also wondering - for those who received offers, is this a second try for any of you? Wondering if there's a point for me to apply again next year.[/quote]

I applied two years ago and didn't make it past the first round of interviews. I applied this time around and received an offer for the May class. I would definitely apply again.[/quote]

Out of curiosity, what did you do in the meantime? Something IP-related, I assume?[/quote]

No, went back to my previous position which was not IP related. Don't think previous IP experience is weighed that heavily with this position.

[Anonymous User]

I have not received a formal offer, but my references have been called.

Did you end up hearing back?

I recently heard the process this year is delayed due to numerous snow days. But I doubt that means anything for those of us who never heard back.

I'm also wondering - for those who received offers, is this a second try for any of you? Wondering if there's a point for me to apply again next year.[/quote]

I applied two years ago and didn't make it past the first round of interviews. I applied this time around and received an offer for the May class. I would definitely apply again.[/quote]

Out of curiosity, what did you do in the meantime? Something IP-related, I assume?[/quote]

No, went back to my previous position which was not IP related. Don't think previous IP experience is weighed that heavily with this position.

[Anonymous User]

Has anyone received a rejection letter? Or have an idea of when they will be sent?

[Anonymous User]

I'm guessing its procedural, once they get final confirmation on offers, the letters or just a usajobs status update gets put in.

[Anonymous User]

For those of us who are starting tomorrow, what are you planning on wearing? Anybody know what the dress code is? I don't want to show up in a suit and look overdressed, but I also don't want to risk being underdressed. Also, what time are we supposed to show up and where should we report? I've received minimal communication since I was officially hired and the HR person I asked last week never responded to me.

I realize that these are questions I should have asked sooner, but I was driving across the country all week and moving into my new apartment and they just slipped my mind with all of the other stuff I've had to deal with.

[Anonymous User]

I am not wearing a suit, as no one that interviewed me wore one. We are supposed to show up at 8:30.

Your formal letter was probably misplaced. If you look on the website you will see a new employees section with helpful info...

[Anonymous User]

I am not wearing a suit, as no one that interviewed me wore one. We are supposed to show up at 8:30.

Your formal letter was probably misplaced. If you look on the website you will see a new employees section with helpful info...

Edit.

[Anonymous User]

I am not wearing a suit, as no one that interviewed me wore one. We are supposed to show up at 8:30.

Your formal letter was probably misplaced. If you look on the website you will see a new employees section with helpful info...

Thanks. I just checked my spam folder and the email was in there.

[Anonymous User]

For those of us who are starting tomorrow, what are you planning on wearing? Anybody know what the dress code is? I don't want to show up in a suit and look overdressed, but I also don't want to risk being underdressed. Also, what time are we supposed to show up and where should we report? I've received minimal communication since I was officially hired and the HR person I asked last week never responded to me.

I realize that these are questions I should have asked sooner, but I was driving across the country all week and moving into my new apartment and they just slipped my mind with all of the other stuff I've had to deal with.

Starting in May. Did you have difficulty finding an apt?

[Anonymous User]

For those who received an offer, are you planning on living in Alexandria and immediate surrounding area or in DC? Any difficulty with the apartment search?

[Anonymous User]

For those who received an offer, are you planning on living in Alexandria and immediate surrounding area or in DC? Any difficulty with the apartment search?

I am already a local (DC), so I cannot comment on your second question. I just wanted to chime in to encourage you to find a place off of the yellow line if you plan to commute via public transportation. The Metro has had a notoriously terrible year as far as service goes, so the less complicated your trip as far as transfers are concerned, the better. Separately, although the blue line services the King Street stop by the PTO, its service and timing have been very unreliable after some scheduling cuts in the fall. With that said, I'll have a 50-minute Metro commute, so I should take my own advice soon when my lease is up...

[Anonymous User]

For those who received an offer, are you planning on living in Alexandria and immediate surrounding area or in DC? Any difficulty with the apartment search?

I am already a local (DC), so I cannot comment on your second question. I just wanted to chime in to encourage you to find a place off of the yellow line if you plan to commute via public transportation. The Metro has had a notoriously terrible year as far as service goes, so the less complicated your trip as far as transfers are concerned, the better. Separately, although the blue line services the King Street stop by the PTO, its service and timing has been very unreliable after some scheduling cuts in the fall. With that said, I'll have a 50-minute Metro commute, so I should take my own advice soon when my lease is up...

Thanks! Which stop do you get off for the PTO on the yellow line?

[Anonymous User]

For those who received an offer, are you planning on living in Alexandria and immediate surrounding area or in DC? Any difficulty with the apartment search?

I am already a local (DC), so I cannot comment on your second question. I just wanted to chime in to encourage you to find a place off of the yellow line if you plan to commute via public transportation. The Metro has had a notoriously terrible year as far as service goes, so the less complicated your trip as far as transfers are concerned, the better. Separately, although the blue line services the King Street stop by the PTO, its service and timing has been very unreliable after some scheduling cuts in the fall. With that said, I'll have a 50-minute Metro commute, so I should take my own advice soon when my lease is up...

Thanks! Which stop do you get off for the PTO on the yellow line?

Also King Street! Both lines run through.

[Anonymous User]

No rejection letter on my end either, seems odd not to bother sending letters just as a courtesy.

[Anonymous User]

A question for the May ladies/gents: has anyone heard anything since submitting the Form 306 to HR?